Braves vs. Dodgers: Betting Preview for Sept. 14

Published 5:32 am Saturday, September 14, 2024

When the Atlanta Braves (80-67) take on the Los Angeles Dodgers (87-60) at Truist Park on Saturday, Sept. 14 at 7:20 p.m. ET, Marcell Ozuna will be seeking his 100th RBI of the season (he’s currently sitting at 98).

Bookmakers have tabbed the Braves (-125) as moneyline favorites against the Dodgers (+105). The total for this contest is 7.5. The odds to eclipse the over are -115, while the odds are -105 to go under.

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Braves vs. Dodgers Game Info

  • Date: Saturday, September 14, 2024
  • Time: 7:20 p.m. ET
  • Location: Atlanta, Georgia
  • Venue: Truist Park
  • TV Channel: BSSE
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Braves -125
  • Moneyline Underdog: Dodgers +105
  • Over/Under: 7.5 runs (Over: -115, Under: -105)

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Braves Probable Starting Pitcher

  • The Braves will send Chris Sale (16-3) to the mound for his 28th start of the season. He is 16-3 with a 2.38 ERA and 213 strikeouts through 166 2/3 innings pitched.
  • The left-hander’s most recent appearance came on Sunday against the Toronto Blue Jays, when he went six scoreless innings while giving up two hits.
  • Sale is aiming for his seventh quality start in a row.
  • Sale is seeking his seventh straight appearance lasting five or more innings. He averages 6.2 innings per appearance on the mound.
  • He is trying to keep a streak of two games without surrendering an earned run intact.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves average 1.3 home runs per game to rank fifth in MLB play with 188 total home runs.
  • Atlanta is 12th in baseball, slugging .409.
  • The Braves have the 17th-ranked batting average in the majors (.241).
  • Atlanta has the No. 17 offense in MLB play, scoring 4.3 runs per game (629 total runs).
  • The Braves are 20th in MLB with a .306 on-base percentage.
  • The Braves’ 9.1 strikeouts per game rank 23rd in MLB.
  • Atlanta’s 3.49 team ERA ranks first among all MLB pitching staffs.
  • The pitching staff for Atlanta has a collective 9.7 K/9 to pace the majors.
  • The Braves have the fourth-lowest WHIP in the majors (1.210).

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